Program
STEM Backpacks for Kids
Build a Backpack: Charity STEM Team Building Activity
- 30 to 1,000+
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Indoor / Outdoor
The details
How STEM Backpacks for Kids works
STEM Backpacks for Kids is a heart-warming, charitable, team-building program devoted to promoting and emphasizing the importance of education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
In this unique build-a-backpack charity experience, teams work together to assemble educational STEM kits and school supplies for children ages five to ten. Through fast-paced, interactive challenges, your group will take part in one of the most rewarding STEM team building activities for adults – supporting early learning while strengthening communication, collaboration, and purpose within your team.
Build stronger teams while building a brighter future. Book ‘STEM Backpacks for Kids’ today to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Our historically popular iPad activities are still available upon request.
Program Agenda
The program kicks off with a high-energy icebreaker to energize the group and build momentum. Teams then engage in fun, collaborative challenges using our browser-based Brainstorm activity and/or Minute 2 Win It games to earn trips to the STEM Store. These mini-games include trivia, photo and video prompts, and puzzles that everyone can enjoy on their own devices – no downloads needed.
As teams collect points, they select from a range of educational supplies to include in the backpacks – from science kits and magnifying glasses to calculators, notebooks, and Rubik’s Cubes. The items have been curated in consultation with agencies nationwide to ensure they’re both age-appropriate and inspiring.
As the final collaborative twist, your entire group will come together to solve a culminating challenge that reinforces teamwork, celebrates your efforts, and can be customized to include your company’s branding or mission.
The result? Dozens (or hundreds!) of thoughtfully packed STEM backpacks—and a team united by purpose.
Program Outcomes & Takeaways
- Support under-resourced children with STE(A)M-focused educational tools
- Strengthen collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
- Encourage employee engagement through purpose-driven giving
- Reinforce company values and social impact initiatives
- Celebrate teamwork with a final custom-branded challenge
Program Customization
This program can be tailored to your group, including:
- Option to include handwritten notes or artwork from employees in the backpacks
- Highlight a local or national educational charity as a donation recipient
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STEM Backpacks for Kids at real events
What's included
Everything that comes with STEM Backpacks for Kids
- Program design and event facilitation
- All activity materials
- Backpack and STEM supplies
- Donation coordination and shipping
- Professional host and staffing
Great for
- Collaboration & Accomplishing Common Goal
- Friendly Competition
- Fun & Engaging Interaction
- Relationship Building & Networking
- Group Size
- 30 to 1,000+
- Per Team
- 10
- Length
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Physicality
- Low
- Space
- 25 sq. ft. per person
Client reviews
What clients say about STEM Backpacks for Kids
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ProgramBridge to the FutureIn this collaborative event, teams work together to build an actual bridge that has the strength to support the weight of the entire group. There are two amazing aspects of this project. Each section of the bridge will be an independent artistic representation of your future mission and goals AND the principal building materials of the structure are cardboard and duct tape!Explore 
ProgramAutism Awareness Sensory DonationOur Autism Sensory Donation program not only brings your group together to assemble wonderful sensory support kits for donation to autism therapy programs and non-profit organizations, but also enhances awareness of the effects, behaviors, and challenges of the disorder through engaging sensory activities. Your group will leave this program with a greater understanding of what autism is, and how to support the people in their lives with an autism spectrum disorder.Explore
Guides
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GuideMorale & Engagement Team BuildingTeam building that lifts morale and engagement: programs built for fun, engaging interaction, from game shows and build programs to charity events.Explore 
GuideConference Team Building ActivitiesTeam building that fits a conference agenda: game show openers, afternoon build and charity programs, evening competitions and a City SmartHunt.Explore
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